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Hypertrophy - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Blossom, Brew, Exaggeration, Excess, Extravagance, Extreme, Extremism, Flourish, Germinate, Giantism, Gigantism, Gluttony, Grow |
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Hypertrophy is the increase of the size of an organ. It should be distinguished from hyperplasia which occurs due to cell division; hypertrophy occurs due to an increase in cell size rather than division. It is most commonly seen in muscle that has been actively stimulated, the most well-known method being exercise.
Hypertrophy can be pathological in many organs; for example in the heart hypertrophy of the left ventricle can be associated with up to a four fold risk of dying over the following 5 years. In skeletal muscle, it is usually helpful and increases strength.
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Example Usage of Hypertrophy |
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sandydesdine: if you want to add size and shape to your legs: 2 or 3 for Hypertrophy. 12 sets. however you get there is up to.. http://bit.ly/4Mvivo |
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PlatinumFitness: Carl_afornia: if looking for Hypertrophy only Kbells probably not best program. |
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Nick_NJM: just caught sight of myself, look fucking disgusting. Serious gym time needed: Hypertrophy & a fuck load of cardio, alcohol is def out. |
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